Work for Dole

Work experience through Work for the Dole can be a valuable and rewarding experience. It gives you the chance to build new skills and talents, and improve your chances of finding a paid job. It also helps build your local community.

Work for the Dole

Work for the Dole can help you learn important skills, show your support of the local community and help make you more employable.

After you have registered with Konekt Employment, you can volunteer at any time to participate in Work for the Dole, if you and your Employment Consultant agree it will benefit you.

If you have been out of work for a certain period of time, you will have to undertake a Work for the Dole activity to satisfy your Mutual Obligation requirements.

Once you start a Work for the Dole activity, you are obliged to attend your activity for a minimum number of hours each week – provided you don’t start paid or part time employment.

What activities are available?

Work for the Dole covers a wide range of activities that can assist you to increase or update your skill levels and that have a benefit to the local community.

Some examples of Work for the Dole activities include:

Retail work in not-for-profit stores such as those operated by major charity organisations

Providing additional assistance in the administration areas of eligible organisations

Gardening or maintenance activities in schools or aged care facilities.

Your Employment Services provider can let you know which Work for the Dole activities are available in your area that will help you to gain the skills and experience to find sustainable work.